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Prince William of Baden (1829-97) and his sister Alexandrine, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1820-1904)

1860

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907555

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince William of Baden (1829-97) and his sister Alexandrine, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1820-1904) standing together. The Prince, on the left, holds his hat in his right hand, and his sister, standing three-quarters left, holds her brother's arm.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Wilhelm, Prince of Baden (1829-97)
    Princess Alexandrine, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1820-1904)

  • annotation: Prince William of Baden and/ his sister the Duchess of Coburg [beneath photograph]

  • 8.3 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.4 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince William of Baden and his sister the Duchess of Coburg. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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